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Cheap Flight Deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town

 
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Recent return flight deals from Johannesburg to Cape Town

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
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07:30 - 09:45JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
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06:05 - 08:10CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
£82Airlink
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Mon, 18 Aug - Thu, 21 Aug
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17:40 - 19:55JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
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18:25 - 20:30CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
£83Airlink
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Wed, 8 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct
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17:40 - 19:55JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
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06:05 - 08:10CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
£84Airlink
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Mon, 13 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
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20:35 - 22:50JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
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09:00 - 11:05CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
£85Airlink
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Tue, 17 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
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15:40 - 18:00HLA-CPT
2h 20mdirect
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18:35 - 20:50CPT-HLA
2h 15mdirect
£87FlySafair
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Wed, 14 May - Wed, 4 Jun
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20:30 - 22:45JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
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19:50 - 21:55CPT-JNB
2h 05mdirect
£90FlySafair
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Wed, 14 May - Wed, 4 Jun
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19:00 - 21:10JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
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06:30 - 08:30CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
£96Lift
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Fri, 23 May - Mon, 26 May
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06:30 - 08:40JNB-CPT
2h 10mdirect
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19:00 - 21:00CPT-JNB
2h 00mdirect
£100Lift
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Thu, 8 May - Mon, 12 May
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08:40 - 10:55JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
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17:00 - 16:00CPT-JNB
23h 00m1 stop
£167Cemair
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Mon, 30 Jun - Mon, 7 Jul
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16:00 - 18:15JNB-CPT
2h 15mdirect
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17:00 - 17:45CPT-JNB
24h 45m1 stop
£189Cemair
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Sat, 3 May - Wed, 7 May

Expert advice for your flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
JNB

For a smooth departure from JNB, check your boarding pass carefully as check-in desks vary by airline, even for domestic flights.

Read more about JNBby Jessica Macdonald
CPT

Upon arrival at CPT, consider using the shuttle service to Cape Town CBD for a convenient and straightforward transfer.

Read more about CPTby Daniel Scheffler
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to Cape Town flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town cost £60 and was between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £60.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Johannesburg to Cape Town, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost £97 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £153 and £125 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town, you should book around 10 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Cheapest flight

£40
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cape Town

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town was £54 for a one-way ticket and £110 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    Johannesburg is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Cape Town. You will leave Johannesburg from one of these airports: Johannesburg Lanseria or Johannesburg OR Tambo. You will be arriving at Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink, Cemair, +4 more

Tuesday

Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink, Cemair, +4 more

Wednesday

Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink, Cemair, +4 more

Thursday

Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink, Cemair, +4 more

Friday

Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink, Cemair, +4 more

Saturday

Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink, Cemair, +4 more

Sunday

Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink, Cemair, +4 more

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Johannesburg

Monday

Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink, Cemair, +4 more

Tuesday

Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink, Cemair, +4 more

Wednesday

Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink, Cemair, +4 more

Thursday

Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink, Cemair, +4 more

Friday

Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink, Cemair, +4 more

Saturday

Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink, Cemair, +4 more

Sunday

Airlink, Cemair, FlySafair, +3 more

Airlink, Cemair, +4 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Johannesburg to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.6
AirlinkOverall score based on 67 reviews
9.0Crew
8.5Boarding
6.6Entertainment
8.3Comfort
8.0Food
Airline reviews

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

8.0 ExcellentDaniel, Jan 2025JNB - WDH
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Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Old planes and lack of attention to detail. Horrible experience.

Very good experience considering that is low cost company. Good value for money.

Make some provisions for non-disabled elderly people who don't require assistance necessarily but would appreciate not having to walks long distances or stand for prolonged periods of time. For example: Seats close to boarding gates. Not being required to climb down and up stairs to board and deplane if in rows 17 upwards. Not being required to stand in long queues in boarding tunnels waiting to board. Priority fast track through security points to avoid long queues in departure halls.

Great airline. Will use again. Keep up the great work though and maintain your customer retention. And please keep an eye on the bottom line and stay in business for decades to come and grow from strength to strength.

For the first time ever we had a grumpy check in agent. I got told off for not having a lock on my bag and she looked seriously put out that we were checking in as a group of 7. Very unusual as I fly regularly with Safair and all the staff have always been super friendly.

Free or minimal cost water available in recyclable cups on board would be very welcome! Everything else was great!

Seats are small. But I guess that will not change on my behalf. Otherwise their service is great.

Loved our Cabin Crew you could tell they enjoyed there job. The Chief Stuart was a delight. What a great way to start our day with such a positive company.

Pros: "crew insisting everyone covers mouth and nose with the mask"
Cons: "surprised to see no separation between people,"

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

Pros: "Ok crew and good enough planes. I was on a short flight, so I didn’t mind. Just know what you are getting, budget airlines with little or no service."
Cons: "too many to list"

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